Month: August 2016

Rock Against Racism, 2 Tone and Red Wedge: days like these?

Posted by Damon Fairclough | Aug 31, 2016 | Authors & Reviews, Blasts from the Furnace, Books, Northern Soul writes... |

In 1986, my favourite band was called Easterhouse. One reason I loved them was the fact that their...

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What’s on in September: Comedy in Manchester

Posted by Marissa Burgess | Aug 31, 2016 | Arts, Comedy |

As the students move back into their digs, comedy returns to Manchester too. Well, it hasn’t...

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Edinburgh Fringe: the best of Manchester comedy

Posted by Marissa Burgess | Aug 26, 2016 | Arts, Comedy |

Manchester hasn’t been devoid of comedy this August, but there are a fair few local acts...

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You can’t fake the bake: the Great Village Bake Off

Posted by Drew Tosh | Aug 26, 2016 | Taste |

Their motto is ‘bake it, bring it, share it, eat it’. As mottos go, it’s a good...

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What Pride means to me

Posted by Hayley-Jane Sims | Aug 24, 2016 | Northern Soul writes... |

Hurrah! The Manchester gay celebrations are almost upon us. I do love a bit of Gay Crimbo....

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